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Press releases published on August 14, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain Wins UEFA Super Cup
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a dramatic showdown in Udine, Italy, Paris Saint-Germain overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties and claim their first-ever UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. The match featured a thrilling late resurgence from the …
Media reports US chipmakers paying Washington for trade with China
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US semiconductor giants Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to transfer 15% of their revenue from sales in China to the US government in return for export licenses, according to multiple news sources. The arrangement covers Nvidia’s H20 graphics …
Media reports India wanting to diversify non-US trade
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) India is set to enhance its export footprint in 50 countries to offset the impact of rising US tariffs, according to local media citing government sources. The initiative targets nations that account for roughly 90% of India’s total exports, as …
Trump Signs Order to Enhance U.S. Space Industry
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order designed to eliminate regulatory roadblocks and enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. space industry. The White House stated that the order tasks the U.S. Secretary of …
Macron claims Trump wants ceasefire agreement at Putin summit
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has indicated to Western European leaders that he hopes to secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict during his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron said. The …
Hungary criticizes Ukraine over main pipeline assault
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has sharply criticized Ukraine for a drone strike on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, a crucial supply route for several EU nations, warning that the attack threatens its energy security. The Druzhba pipeline stretches about 4,000 km, …
Boat Overturn Kills Over 25 Migrants Near Italy, Lampedusa
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 26 migrants have been confirmed dead, with dozens still unaccounted for, after two boats capsized off the coast of Lampedusa, southern Italy. The tragedy, reported Wednesday by Italian media and the United Nations refugee agency, unfolded …
Three sheriff’s deputies in Virginia get harmed in shooting
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Three sheriff’s deputies in Virginia were wounded on Wednesday while attempting to serve warrants to a local resident, according to officials. The suspect was arrested after an extended standoff with law enforcement. The incident occurred in …
Trump’s Tariffs Add Billions to Revenue by July
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategies have generated a total of $135.7 billion as of July, marking the tenth month in the fiscal year, according to figures published by the US Treasury Department. At the time Trump assumed office in …
Belarus Announces Training with Nuclear Weapons
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin revealed on Wednesday that the forthcoming Zapad-2025 military drills will incorporate training exercises involving nuclear weapons and Russia's sophisticated Oreshnik missile system. This announcement …
South Africa Blasts U.S. 2024 Human Rights Report as “Deeply Flawed”
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly rejected the “South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report” published by the United States, calling it both “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed.” The department argued …
Russia cause damage to Ukrainian defense industrial facilities
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have reported striking four Ukrainian defense facilities responsible for producing long-range missile systems, causing “colossal” damage and reportedly derailing Kiev’s domestic missile program, according to statements from …
Trump Moves to Expand Federal Oversight of D.C. Police
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to submit a new crime bill to Congress, aiming to expand federal oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department in response to rising crime in the nation’s capital. “We're going to need a …
Pakistan Introduces Army Rocket Force Command
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Pakistan revealed the creation of a new military unit known as the Army Rocket Force Command, just days before the nation marked its 79th Independence Day. The announcement was made during a formal event, where Prime Minister Shehbaz …
Alcohol Poisoning Kills 13 in Kuwait
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Kuwait's Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday that 13 people have died after consuming locally produced alcohol contaminated with methanol. The ministry's statement on X revealed that since Saturday, it had responded to 63 cases of alcohol …
Syria, Lebanon Move to Enhance Cross-Border Trade
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant move to enhance trade between Syria and Lebanon, authorities from both nations have agreed to ease restrictions on the movement of goods and people across their shared border, a local news agency reported on Wednesday. The …
Global South cyber forum concentrates on ‘non-Western’ digital models
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and AI forum scheduled for September 15–17 in Equatorial Guinea will focus on “non-Western” strategies for safeguarding digital infrastructure and managing cross-border payments, organizers said. Backed by President Teodoro Obiang …
UNSOS Head Passes Away After Illness
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, the head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and assistant secretary-general, has died following a prolonged illness. She passed away Tuesday evening. In a statement issued by UNSOS, Kacyira was remembered …
Media reports France confessing waging ‘war’ in African nation throughout decolonization
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognized France’s responsibility for “repressive violence” during and after Cameroon’s struggle for independence, according to a letter addressed to Cameroonian President Paul Biya. While the letter …
Indian, Russian FMs plan on meeting in Moscow
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Moscow next week to hold high-level discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. The talks, scheduled for August 21, will cover key …